Maximized Minimalist Podcast

328: Ditch the Dinnertime Chaos: Must-Know Freezer Meal Tips for Busy Moms with Nakita Attard Vassallo


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Ever hit 5:00 pm and suddenly realize… you have no idea what's for dinner? 😬

In this episode, we're cutting through the dinner-time chaos with one of the most powerful tools for simplifying your evenings: freezer meals. But don't worry — this isn't your typical "spend all Sunday batch cooking" kind of advice. My guest, Nikita from The Freezer Meals Club, shares her zero-fuss approach to make-ahead meals that work for real life (with real schedules, picky eaters, and limited freezer space).

Whether you love to cook or avoid it at all costs, this episode will show you how to turn just one night of dinner into three — without a single extra pan to wash.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:
  • Why freezer meals aren't just for "supermoms" — and how Nikita stumbled into the system that changed everything
  • The simple freezer meal strategy that takes 5 extra minutes (no 4-hour prep required)
  • What foods freeze well (and what to skip to avoid soggy surprises)
  • How to store and label meals to avoid freezer burn and keep things fresh
  • Genius tools and storage tips that don't require a second freezer
  • Why just one batch-cooked meal per week can eliminate 4–6 nights of cooking each month
  • How to get your kids involved (or how to use freezer meals to free up time for your kids)
Resources:

Want Nikita's help each week? Join the Freezer Meals Club to get weekly freezer-friendly recipes (serves 12+), reheating instructions, remix ideas, and batch-cooking support — all for just $14.40/month with code KATY (doors close Oct 18 and won't reopen until 2026).

Join Clutter Cure Club Want to create a home that feels light, peaceful, and aligned with what truly matters? Inside CCC, we turn powerful mindset shifts (like today's episode) into small, doable changes that last. 👉 Join me inside the Clutter Cure Club (https://www.katyjoywells.com/cluttercureclub-page837548)

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If you're ready to simplify dinner without the stress, this episode is your permission slip to stop overcomplicating meal prep and start saving time, money, and sanity — one freezer meal at a time.

Ready, Set, Simplify. — Katy

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